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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! Professional team, great knowledge, easy to work with, explained what happening and why. Work looked great afterwards and driveway functioning better than expected after recent heavy rains."
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JMK Tree Service & Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great worker. Stay with it until the job is complete. The best I've worked with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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S&S Contracting Services, LLC
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work. Attention to detail. Easy to communicate with. Collin and his team did excellent work, very professional and punctual. Would highly recommend S&S Contracting."
Response time2 days
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K & M Contractors, LLP
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt, Tim Tom and the boys did a fantastic job they went above and beyond. I am so pleased with the job they did that. I am going to hire them to do the renovation of the rest of my house. Matt was on time very courteous and let me know exactly what they were doing And got the job done in a very reasonable time. I highly recommend him and his team thank you, Matt."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Hay Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Reality Renovations, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with 50 plus years of experience! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

Response time2 hrs
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Double K Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Went great he should up on time and did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have someone clear and work on there place. Down to earth good honest guys."
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Clay City demolition and land clearing
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Pro Performance Industrial, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"It is an excellent, responsible company to work with. Wish them best!"
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+22

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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